More Tips (and a Shopping List) for Getting Through Chemo
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Bumping for badger and Nico.
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Thank-you for this post. I start chemo on the 9th and this has really helped me prepare mentally and physically.I appreciate all the support-hope I can pay back at some point
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So glad I found this post! Thank you from a "newbie " for keeping it going! Lots of great info to help as I start chemo tomorrow...well today...Aug 9. Those steroids are already keeping me up!
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Bumping up again for the newbies.
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let's keep this thread active - bump!
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Oh gooodie, it is my first time to bump!
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My turn to bump for the Newbies..... bumpity bump bump!!!!!!
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Is bumping four times a day needed?
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Why not copy the original and start a new item? Quote original author and feet permission..?
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I dont know where else post this question: when can we NOT have sex?
Sorry, but i have to ask. My MO is a guy and i dont feel comfortable asking. Thanks! -
Bcbarbie ...good question. I was wondering that as well but haven't asked. My appts seem so involved with blood work and results that I get sidetracked! I hope someone comes along to offer advise!
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Palmettomom, it seems it's not advisable to have it on the week immediately after chemo since our counts are down and we might get uti. Even more should we abstain is the first two days after chemo bec we might irritate our partner bec some of the chemo agents do stay in our mucous membranes, etc, vaginal wall, mouth mucosa. Same way Rock advised us to flush twice, we leave behind traces/fumes of the chemo agents risking exposure to the next user. The few days before the chemo are best, though, when our counts are expected to be higher.
Hope anyone else can chime in and elighten us further.
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me too! Bump for the newbies.
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All of you "bumpers" ROCK!!
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Bump the bad metal taste out of my mouth!!!!!!
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bump for emerald0320 who starts chemo today. Best wishes!
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Bump for all of those who will start chemo soon!!!!! Wishing minimal side effects for all!!!
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